Gopalapuram police apprehend two snatchers and recover stolen vehicles
HYDERABAD: Acting on credible information, Gopalapuram Police have apprehended two snatchers and two receivers involved in multiple cell phone snatching and vehicle theft cases. The operation resulted in the recovery of four two-wheeler vehicles and five mobile phones, marking a significant breakthrough in local crime prevention efforts.
Arrest and seizures details
Gopalapuram Police arrested Steve Jason S/o Christopher and another individual, along with two receivers: Vemula Sai Santhosh and Osru Ganesh for their involvement in various theft cases across Hyderabad and Cyberabad. The seized items included a Samsung M31S mobile phone linked to a Gopalapuram case, and several vehicles used in the commission of offenses.
The arrested individuals, identified as Steve Jason and Vemula Sai Santhosh, both aged 19, were implicated in multiple criminal cases including snatching and vehicle theft. They were previously involved in similar offenses and were known to police for their criminal history.
Modus operandi and previous history
Steve Jason and his accomplice, termed as CCL (Co-accused in Crimes) are habitual offenders dropped out of Intermediate studies. These two targeted victims primarily for mobile phones and used stolen vehicles to facilitate their operations. Their criminal activities spanned several jurisdictions, involving thefts reported from Gopalapuram, Domalguda, Siddipet II Town, and Kushaiguda.
Under the supervision of Addl. DCP Sri P Ashok and ACP Gopalapuram Sri P Subbaiah, the arrests were executed by Detective Inspector Sri B V Kausheek and his team. The operation culminated in the recovery of stolen vehicles and mobile phones, crucial evidence in ongoing investigations.
The successful apprehension of these suspects underscores Gopalapuram Police’s commitment to combatting crime and ensuring public safety. The recovered items will be crucial in furthering investigations and potentially closing several pending cases related to theft and snatching incidents in the region.
This proactive action by law enforcement serves as a deterrent to criminal activities and reinforces community confidence in police efforts to maintain law and order.
Task force team nab habitual housebreaker, recover gold and silver ornaments
HYDERABAD: The Commissioners Task Force, South-East Zone Task Force Team, along with Bandlaguda Police, apprehended a habitual housebreaker on Tuesday. The accused, Mohammed Saleem, alias Sunil Shetty, had committed 10 housebreaking offenses by night in the Rachakonda and Hyderabad Commissionerates. Task force authorities have recovered 292 grams of gold ornaments and 1,090 grams of silver ornaments worth approximately Rs. 22 lakhs.
Mohammed Saleem, aged 51, lives in Ismail Nagar, Bandlaguda in Hyderabad. Saleem works as a wall painter and vegetable vendor. Saleem has a long criminal history, having been involved in 150 housebreaking cases since 1992. In last year May Falaknuma Police arrested him, but he was released from jail in last December. After his release, he resumed committing housebreaking offenses in the Chandrayangutta, Bandlaguda, and Balapur Police Station limits.
Arrest and recovery details
The South-East Zone Task Force Team, in coordination with Bandlaguda Police, acted on credible information to apprehend Saleem. During interrogation, Saleem confessed to committing 10 housebreaking offenses. These offenses were registered at several police stations include Balapur, Chandrayangutta, and Bandlaguda Police Stations under sections 457 and 380 of the Indian Penal Code.
Saleem identified locked houses while selling vegetables on the streets and targeted them during late-night hours. He broke locks and latches using cutting pliers and a screwdriver, tools he kept with him for committing thefts. After committing the crimes, Saleem returned to his residence with the stolen property, which he later disposed of to fund his lavish lifestyle.
The police seized 292 grams of gold ornaments and 1,090 grams of silver ornaments from Saleem, valued at approximately Rs. 22 lakhs.
The arrest was made under the supervision of Sri Ande Srinivasa Rao, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Task Force, Hyderabad. The operation was led by Inspector of Police, South-East Zone Task Force, Sri D. Venkat Reddy, along with SIs Sri Sk. Kaviuddin, P. Sairam, C. Raghavendra Reddy, and PC Sri Nayeem Khan, and the team from South-East Zone Task Force and Bandlaguda Police.
This successful operation highlights the continued efforts of the Hyderabad police to combat property crimes and bring habitual offenders to justice.
